Self-defense Militia Groups in Niger: Risking a Time Bomb

• Lisa Tschörner
• Denis M. Tull

Megatrends Afrika: Wie weiter nach dem Putsch in Niger?

Megatrends wie Globalisierung und Digitalisierung bieten dem afrikanischen Kontinent große Chancen, bedeuten aber auch enorme Herausforderungen. Die Podcast-Reihe »Megatrends Afrika« zeigt auf, wie diese Umbrüche den Kontinent prägen. In Folge vier erklären Lisa Tschörner und Denis Tull die Lage in Niger nach dem Putsch und welche Optionen es für die internationalen Partner dort jetzt gibt. Moderation: Dominik Schottner.

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• Lisa Tschörner

Jihadism as a Driver of Local Conflicts in Tillabéri (Niger)

• German

Jihadist groups such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS have gained influence in Niger's Tillabéri region, mobilising local populations with promises of protection and creating opportunities for social upheaval. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for effective political intervention in fragile contexts.

doi:10.18449/2023MTA-WP06

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• Lisa Tschörner
• Moussa Tchangari

Niger’s civil society in protest: “Europe should take the opinions of the people seriously.”

• German

The French military operation Barkhane has concluded its withdrawal from Mali on 15 August 2022. As it relocates partially to neighbouring Niger, civil society has risen in protest there as well. Additionally, President Mohamed Bazoum’s announcement to increase the Diesel price ignited a public outcry. Megatrends Afrika spoke with Moussa Tchangari, secretary general of the Nigerien non-governmental organisation Alternative Espaces Citoyens (AEC), about the reasons for social discontent, new forms of protest, and possible ways out of the current security crisis.